kenneth_merrill

<p>One REALLY COOL bell or whistle is the supposed 10x digital zoom in video that DOESN'T ruin your resolution. I would go for the t3i just for that. Read up on it.</p>

<p>The Sigma 17-50 f2.8 EX DC HSM OS FLD looks like a very good recommendation. It sounds like it has a very sturdy build, plus the glass is supposed to be really good, AND it's almost half the price. Two issues, though: it doesn't have full-time manual focus (and the focus ring moves during auto focus). Also, a really minor issue might be its reportedly short-stop focus ring. It doesn't give too much leeway for minor focus adjustment during video.<br>

I'm definitely considering it though, now. Half the price might be worth those minor issues.<br>

Does anyone else know anything about this lens? What would you all recommend?</p>

<p>Thank you so much for your responses so far! The "28-70mm" was a typo. I meant the 24-70mm f2.8L USM. I think I've been convinced, though, to get the EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM.<br>

I have researched both the Tamron and the Sigma "equivalents" of that lens, including the one William mentioned. Yes, they are half the price, but the reviews on them weren't quite as good. With the cheaper price comes the cheaper build. Also, the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC got relatively terrible reviews saying the image came out soft. Maybe that's not true all the time, but I want to play it safe. I figure if I'm going to spend all the money anyway, I may as go all the way and make sure I get a really good quality lens.<br>

Thank you all again! If there are any further responses, feel free to post. I will still be checking for more advice.<br>

-Kenneth</p>

<p>I'm planning on purchasing a Canon 60D this summer, and I'm on a very restricted budget. I've been reading up on a lot of different lenses, and I've decided I want to start out with a really good all-around zoom lens so that I don't have to constantly change it out like I would with primes (though I will get some primes later on). After some research, I've decided I want one of the two following:<br>

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM<br>

OR<br>

The Canon EF 28-70mm f2.8L<br>

The benefit of the first is the IS and USM. I will be doing videography with the camera as well as photography, and the IS will come in really handy. The glass isn't L grade, but most reviews say it's almost just as good.<br>

The benefit of the latter lens is the L grade glass, plus weather sealing.<br>

So my question to you with way more experience than me is, for an all-around lens, which zoom range (in your experience) is more handy on a crop-sensor camera? Which lens would you buy if you were in my shoes? And any other advice you have to offer... Thanks!</p>

<p>-Kenneth</p>

<p>Thanks for the input! Yeah, I know the 50D does have the AF Microadjustment. I would probably consider going with that one, except I want the HD video of the newer models.</p>

<p>Hey, I'm trying to decide if I want to buy a Canon 60D or a t3i this summer, and I have a question: does the t3i have micro focus adjustment?<br>

Right now I'm leaning toward the 60D for the sturdier body, faster shutter, and better battery life. However, the t3i does have the new 10x HD video zoom feature, which is very attractive. If it also has micro focus adjustment, that might be the straw on the camel's back. If anyone knows anything about these two cameras or has any other recommendations, I would appreciate input.<br>

Thanks.</p>

<p>Keh does have an XD-11 for $110 at BRG condition, but I'm a little hesitant when adorama has the same thing for $90 in "Excellent minus" condition, and I've heard some mixed reviews about KEH. What do y'all think?</p>

<p>RE: Andrew Lynn, sorry I missed your post when I put up that last one. I agree. I will not buy the XD-5 then. I will go for an XD-11. Thanks for all the suggestions from everyone!</p>

<p>A guy on another forum suggested that the XD-5 is actually made of "metalized plastic" as well. I would really like to know if this is true.</p>

<p>I read on camerapedia that "some say that the XD-5 has plastic parts that look like metal parts." Does this statement have any credence? Cause really, I'm leaning toward the XD-5 because of the condition, but if it's not as well made then I'll probably go with the XD-11.</p>

<p>I'm looking at the Minolta XD-5 and XD-11 cameras on adorama.com, and I'm wondering which one you guys would suggest buying. They are both the same price, and the only difference between the two that I know of is that the XD-11 has a window in the finder that displays the current aperture setting, and it also has a viewfinder shutter. Are there any other differences that I don't know about?<br>

All else being the same (especially price), I would just buy the XD-11, but the issue is that the XD-11 has an "E-" condition rating, while the XD-5 has an "E+". Do you think the extra features of the XD-11 justify buying it with a lower condition rating? I'm new to photography, so I'm just looking for advice. If anything, just tell me what you would do as someone with a little more experience.</p>

<p>Just in case you don't know:<br>

"E-" = <strong> </strong>Shows signs of moderate use - Lens Glass is perfect but may have some dust which will not affect picture quality.</p>

"E+" = May have slight wear but only visible under close up inspection.

 

 

Thanks everyone!